There was nothing but coldness. The wind and snow blew across the empty white desert. The young summoner had dressed himself in more fitting clothing for the weather, and now was much better suited for traveling. But first things first. The river. It was still frozen, as it had been before, and the car that held Aleena’s belongings was more than likely frozen underneath. Kida and Korale swirled urgently in Taen’s mind, driven mad by their corresponding elements present here. He’d probably need those two the most.

The dust of snow scurried along the ground, spiraling like a mini tornado, before setting back against the cold earth. J walked ahead, clearing the snow in their path. Thankfully, that wasn’t a heavy job, because they had already cleared some of it when they had gone here the first time. They came to the river, which had developed a good layer of snow over it.

“It’s… completely frozen…”

And not only that, but the car was trapped under the ice. Thankfully, there was enough of it sticking out to pull it free, the exposed half being the part with the trunk.

J walked to the edge of the ice. “Think you can bend the ice to get the car closer?”

“Mayhaps” the summoner replied, and then moving his arms closer the ice. He punched his fist into the river, breaking off parts, and reaching into it with his mind. Then, he lifted his arm up, and shot his fist out, a spear of ice, pushing the car up and closer to the shore. J reached out, and pulled it all the way to land.

“Wow. That is very… smashed up.”

After Taen had bluntly stated the obvious, seeing as the roof of the car had caved in and there was no more front or engine anymore, he walked towards the trunk, which was dented all over. “I don’t even think her stuff is in any usable condition.”

Silence. The aching cries of the winter wasteland drew nearer and nearer. A figure took form away from them, and rushed after the two. Its paws dug into the snow, and ripped it apart, as it’s body grew closer. Taen drew his blades, and readied his swords. J readied his blasters, and dropped his visor over his eyes.

Something was coming. Something that did not want them there.

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